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celebrity cheFs
In genting, the Olive hosts award winning Michelin star Master Chef, anton Mosimann (6–10 November) who will be preparing his gourmet creations for diners. Known as the ‘King of Kitchens’, Chef Mosimann was the youngest ever Maitre Chef de Cuisine at london’s Dorchester Hotel. He is a best-selling author and has received many accolades including an Order of the British empire (OBe) form Her Majesty Queen elizabeth ii and the Catey lifetime achievement award from the British Catering industry. |
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 Also on the Michelin Star roster at The Olive
will be ‘Italian Innovator’ Chef Donatella Zampoli
(15–18 November). Chef Donatella’s first foray into
the culinary world led to eight successful years at
the Mas del Saugo, earning it a Michelin Star in
the process. She has since established herself as
a much sought after culinary consultant, and has
consulted for such prestigious establishments as
the La Cantinetta Antinori in Florence. |
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 Hailing from Tournus, Chef Christian Moine
will bring a taste of France to The Olive from 1–7
December. Chef Christian’s career highlights include
positions as Chef de Cuisine at the Dolce Vita Hotel,
and Chef Saucier at the Ritz. He is the administrator
of the Societe des Cuisiners de France and has also received numerous awards from prestigious culinary
associations such as Les Amis de Curnonsky and
d’Auguste Escoffier. |
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 Not to be outdone, QBA will begin the festival
with Chef Patricia Yeo (7 – 10 November) featuring
her ‘Contemporary Grills with Asian and Spanish
influences’ a la carte selection (7-8 November) and
her 6-course wine pairing dinners (9-10 November)
priced at RM 288++ per person. At her cooking
class (10 November) Chef Chef Patricia Yeo will
show participants how to create some of her
masterpieces, for RM168 nett per person including
a set lunch, apron and recipe cards. Alongside Chef
Patricia Yeow, celebrity Mixologist Joseph Boroski
from Monkey Bar’s will be on hand to display his bar
tending prowess. |
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 Chef Rodelio Aglibot from Hawaii will tempt
with his much revered Contemporary Asian cuisine
from 14 – 18 November. Dinerscan choose from
his a la carte menu (14 -15 November) or have an
indulgent wine dinner featuring a 6-course menu
(16 -17 November) No stranger to the Hollywood
spotlight, the Chef’s stint at the renowned ‘Koi’ and
‘Yi Cuisine’ restaurants earnedhim stars for creating
innovative New Asian menus. In 2004 he received
the honour of an invitation to cook at the prestigious
James Beard House. Chef Rodelio will also present
a cooking class 24 November for just RM168 nett
inclusive of a set lunch, apron and recipe cards. |
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 Also on the schedule is Chef David King (21 –24
November), Director - Kitchens from The Westin –
who presents his Grand Dish,an exquisite creation
featuring the finest produce available today and
inspired by the distinct flavours of Qba Latin Grill.
King served as Executive Chef in charge of Food and
Beverage at Begawan Giri Estate in Bali, Indonesia –
deemed the World’s Best of the Best Resort or Hotel
for two years running by Condé Naste Traveler. He
was the winner of “Best Young Chef” in Australia and
has traveled and worked with some of the planet’s
best including Chez Panisse in San Francisco, the
3 Michelin starred Roux Brothers in Le Gavroche
and Waterside Inn in London, and the 3 Michelin Le
Tante Claire, in Paris and Reims. Paired with a glass
of Penfold Grange 1994, the ‘Grand’ experience is
priced at RM1,000++ per person. |
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 Live music
Avanti will be presenting a unique performance by operatic lyrical soprano
Syafinaz Selamat (14 November, 7.00pm to 10.30pm) whose performance repertoire includes works by Mozart, Puccini and Bellini. Priced at
RM168.00++ per person, for a 4-course dinner complete with wine pairings
and non-alcoholic beverages. On 15 November, the KL Hilton’s Zeta Bar
will groove to the sounds of DJ to the stars, Stéphane Pompougnac. In
the city, Ishq will
be presenting
performances
by live bands every Saturday during the festival
from 7.30pm – 11.00pm. |
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SELECTED offers and discounts
Up at Genting, the Olive will waive its cover charge
at Safari Disco for festival diners and Qing Zhen
will give a 20% discount on selected massages
and body treatments at the Space Spa. Diners at
Senses will receive complimentary after dinner
Prosecco at Zeta Bar while The Dining Room @ La
Bodega will give all festival diners free entry at the
Atrium and a glass of the house pour (wine, spirits
or draught beer) at Telawi Street Bistro. Festival
diners at Tuscany will receive a 25% discount on
karaoke and a 20% spa discount at the Putrajaya
Marriott spa. Chalet will invite diners to take part
in the Best of 6 Pinot Noir Wine Walkabout on 16
November, while Bossa Nova will give diners the chance to sample authentic Latin American wines on 2
November. Also at Bossa Nova, diners will be treated to a display of capoeira, a unique blend of martial arts
and dance, every Friday night in November. At the Mandarin’s Pacifica and Lai Po Heen a table of 6 or more
diners will get a complimentry bottle of house champagne.
 Get lucky
Avanti and West Lake Garden are having a special competition for festival diners with rooms as prizes.
Iketeru offers a chance to win a cooking class; while La Bodega offers its most frequent customer a chance
to win a bottle of 20 years old Brandy Torres Imperial. A Royal Selangor wine accessory set could be yours
at Senses by dropping off your business card.
Hey Big Spender
There are special ‘Big Spender’ programmes at Avanti, West Lake Garden, Iketeru, Ishq (complimentary
voucher to dine at sister restaurants such as, Chutneys, Mantra, Colonial Times or That Indian Thing), Senses
(Sunday brunch voucher) as well as Tuscany (a stay at the Executive Suite). QBA will also be giving a RM50
dining vouchers to EEST or Prego for a next visit by festival diners. |
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